Winter Sea Swimmers - join us this Saturday RNLI Dunmore East Water Safety Advisers will be giving a free water safety talk at 10.30am this Saturday, 31 January, in the Dunmore East RNLI Lifeboat Station. They will cover the basics of staying safe when winter swimming, how to prepare properly, what to do if you’re caught in a rip (and what rips are) recognising hypothermia, essential kit, and a few practical tips that could make all the difference. Please share with anyone who might be interested!

Swim Ireland has prepared a virtual trainings: Boost Your Swim Performance – Join Our 8-Week Strength & Conditioning Programme! Swim Ireland Masters has once again teamed up with Buff Performance to bring you an exclusive 8-week virtual Strength & Conditioning program designed specifically for Masters swimmers! Here’s what’s included: 16 live sessions, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:00 PM, starting January 13th for 8-weeks 8 bonus mobility & recovery sessions from Buff Performance Expert coaching focused on core strength, mobility, and functional movement to enhance your performance in the water The...

The RNLI have recommended that we share the safety tips for taking a winter swim or dip with our members. Be prepared – Check the weather forecast visiting metoffice.gov.uk, including tide information and wave height. Take plenty of warm clothes for before and after your dip, along with a hot drink for when you come out of the water. Take a mobile phone in a waterproof pouch. Wearing a wetsuit will help increase your buoyancy and reduce the chances of suffering cold water shock Never swim alone – always go...

Here is a brief overview of what Blocks 1 and 2 of the DESC Winter Pool Sessions (Adults) brought to our swimmers in Autumn 2025, thanks to the dedication and expertise of our coaches and teachers. Over the course of two consecutive 4-week blocks, adult participants in both the Improver and Experienced groups benefited from a structured, progressive programme. Each session focused on developing key technical skills and building swim-specific fitness, with an emphasis on measurable progress and supportive coaching. The following summary highlights the main objectives, structure, and outcomes...

Dear swimmers and friends, As we wrap up another amazing year in the water, we want to thank each of you for your dedication, energy, and social spirit. You have made Dunmore East swim club a place of friendship, growth, and fun! May this holiday season bring you joy, laughter, and plenty of time to relax (and maybe dream of your next swim ��♂️). We can’t wait to dive into another fantastic year together! Wishing you a Merry Christmas ��and a Happy New Year!

Our club came together for a festive Christmas breakfast at The Strand, and it was a fantastic way to celebrate the season. The morning was filled with great food, laughter, and holiday cheer. A highlight of the event was the raffle, which featured loads of amazing prizes and added extra excitement to the day. We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated prizes and contributed to making this event so special. Your generosity truly made a difference. Here’s to more wonderful moments in the new year!...

Ready to boost confidence and improve technique? Our 5-session swimming programme is designed for all abilities – whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills. ✅ Coach and Teacher Support: Both will be available throughout the sessions to guide and motivate you. ✅ Personalised Start: The first evening includes an assessment to tailor the best approach for each participant. ✅ Proven Results: Continuous practice of our techniques will help you achieve your swimming goals! Price: €50 for 5 sessions Start Date: 13 January 2026 Important: Spaces are...

The RNLI water safety team Ireland will be sharing safety tips on how to stay safe in and around water during the festive dipping season. The RNLI water safety team in the Ireland Region are hosting two FREE to attend online webinars for anyone intending to take part in festive dips over the coming holiday season, to help them stay safe swimming or dipping. Preregistration is essential and the webinars will take place on Thursday the 4th and 11th of December, 8 PM – 9 PM. It is the same...

Please Our annual Big Chrismas breakfast will take place in The Strand on Saturday December 13th at 11am i. If you would like to sign up, just send a message to Aideen Byrne (or use contact us form) and let us know if you will be coming on your own or with a guest by December 5th. Further details, including the price, to follow soon. We will have a raffle on the day with pletny of exciting prizes! We hope you can join us for the festivities on the 13th!...

Thanks to those who attended our AGM on Monday November 24th 2025 at the Haven Hotel. Whilst we had a relatively small turnout we reached the required quota of members and were very glad to welcome swimmers who are regularly on the beach and in the pool with DESC. DESC welcomed two new members to our Committee: Bryan O’Donnell - who joined us a few months ago and was fully endorsed last evening. Noeleen Donnelly - a regular swimmer at Saturday Members Time Both Bryan and Noeleen live in Dunmore...